Articles related to "Wwi"
The Ghosts of War: Popular Memory and the Battle of the Somme [WWI]
A look at how some battles in World War I forever scarred the British psyche. Looks at the effect of the Battle of the Somme on Britain.
• world war i • britain • popular culture • effect of war on • battle of the somme
A look at how some battles in World War I forever scarred the British psyche. Looks at the effect of the Battle of the Somme on Britain.
• world war i • britain • popular culture • effect of war on • battle of the somme
The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
• world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
• world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
• czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
• czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Life in the Tomb: WWI Literature
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature.
• life in the tomb • stratis myrivilis • modern greek literature • wwi literature • war stories
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature.
• life in the tomb • stratis myrivilis • modern greek literature • wwi literature • war stories
Post WWI American Anticommunism
After World War I, the U.S. government was ill prepared to combat communism. During the "Big Red Scare," patriotic organizations took, sometimes extralegal, action.
• big red scare • american anticommuism • world war i • organized labor • bureau of immigration act
After World War I, the U.S. government was ill prepared to combat communism. During the "Big Red Scare," patriotic organizations took, sometimes extralegal, action.
• big red scare • american anticommuism • world war i • organized labor • bureau of immigration act
The WWI Serbian Army of 1914
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
• serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
• serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
Book review: With a Machine Gun to Cambrai by George Coppard
George Coppard enlisted in Kitchener's Army in 1914 after lying about his age. Serving with the Machine Gun Corps, he fought in the battles of Loos, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This is a genuine and highly evocative tale of life on the Western front, all the more significant because it is told by one from the Ranks rather than the officer's mess. Replete with detail and insight this book will give you a greater understanding of the horrors of trench warfare which is so easily forgotten on the wargaming table.
• wargames • wars • first world war • wwi • machine guns
George Coppard enlisted in Kitchener's Army in 1914 after lying about his age. Serving with the Machine Gun Corps, he fought in the battles of Loos, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This is a genuine and highly evocative tale of life on the Western front, all the more significant because it is told by one from the Ranks rather than the officer's mess. Replete with detail and insight this book will give you a greater understanding of the horrors of trench warfare which is so easily forgotten on the wargaming table.
• wargames • wars • first world war • wwi • machine guns
Canadian Military Units
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
• canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
• canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
COMBINED ARMS IN THE GREAT WAR
Combined arms in WWI brings victory to Aussies & Americans
• monash • australian • wwi • world war one • army
Combined arms in WWI brings victory to Aussies & Americans
• monash • australian • wwi • world war one • army
DAVID AND GOLIATH; German East Africa
The WWI campaign in German East Africa, Von Lettow-Vorbeck against the British Empire.
• army • navy • german • britain • british
The WWI campaign in German East Africa, Von Lettow-Vorbeck against the British Empire.
• army • navy • german • britain • british
Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg
Hindenburg was Weimar Germany's second president, after Freidrich Ebert, and he lead the nation through tough financial times. He appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor.
• weimar republic • germany • paul von hindenburg • adolf hitler • freidrich ebert
Hindenburg was Weimar Germany's second president, after Freidrich Ebert, and he lead the nation through tough financial times. He appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor.
• weimar republic • germany • paul von hindenburg • adolf hitler • freidrich ebert
In Flanders Fields: John McCrae
In Flanders fields, the poppies blow...
• canada • world war i • wwi • the great war • john mccrae
In Flanders fields, the poppies blow...
• canada • world war i • wwi • the great war • john mccrae
Jazz, Josephine Baker, and France
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
• jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
Into a France rocked by WWI and the Great Depression, jazz arrived at the perfect moment to revitalize, renew, and fill deep longings for escape into "Otherness
• jazz • josephine baker • african americans • exoticism • primitivism
June 28, 1914
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
• sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
• sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
Liechtenstein's Last Soldier
This November 11th, while remembering those who gave their lives for their country, remember Liechtenstein's Last Soldier.
• wwi • wwii • memorial day • soldiers • army
This November 11th, while remembering those who gave their lives for their country, remember Liechtenstein's Last Soldier.
• wwi • wwii • memorial day • soldiers • army
Remember those who fought: Three Canadian Battles
Its Remembrance Day on the eleventh and although I already wrote articles on war in Canada I will specifically write about important Canadian battles that have been recognised as truly a part of our history. Let us remember also Canadians who have died in the First and Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf war or those who have died in peacekeeping missions. On the eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of theEleventh Month, please remember to remember anyone who has lost their lives in the First World War or any war of this century.
• canada • world wars • wwi • wwii • vimy
Its Remembrance Day on the eleventh and although I already wrote articles on war in Canada I will specifically write about important Canadian battles that have been recognised as truly a part of our history. Let us remember also Canadians who have died in the First and Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf war or those who have died in peacekeeping missions. On the eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of theEleventh Month, please remember to remember anyone who has lost their lives in the First World War or any war of this century.
• canada • world wars • wwi • wwii • vimy
Surrealism didn't take (Part I of II)
Despite it’s enormous popularity in Europe in the WWII epoch, surrealism never experienced widespread acceptance in Norway during this period. Surrealist artists found little success on the Norwegian market and encountered apathy among Norwegian audiences. Why did Norway resist an ideological movement that emphasized breaking from the arbitrary boundaries of perception and reality in preference of a more traditional perspective on the times? Why, in such turbulent times, did Norway turn its gaze inwards rather than embrace a philosophy that emphasized an externalization of the inward gaze?
• surrealism • dadaism • wwi • wwii • intellectual tradition
Despite it’s enormous popularity in Europe in the WWII epoch, surrealism never experienced widespread acceptance in Norway during this period. Surrealist artists found little success on the Norwegian market and encountered apathy among Norwegian audiences. Why did Norway resist an ideological movement that emphasized breaking from the arbitrary boundaries of perception and reality in preference of a more traditional perspective on the times? Why, in such turbulent times, did Norway turn its gaze inwards rather than embrace a philosophy that emphasized an externalization of the inward gaze?
• surrealism • dadaism • wwi • wwii • intellectual tradition
The Architect of Beersheba; Soldier and Spy
Richard Meinertzhagen, one of Great Britain's military eccentrics during and after WWI.
• wwi • british • army • german east africa • africa
Richard Meinertzhagen, one of Great Britain's military eccentrics during and after WWI.
• wwi • british • army • german east africa • africa
The Importance of Photography ( a new medium) as an Art Form
Alfred Stieglitz was not just a photographer, but a real organizer and a very important leader for the new (20th) century movement in the U.S., known later as Modern Art. And he had a very influential group of artists as friends and collaborators.
• stieglitz • photography • modern art • art photography • portraiture
Alfred Stieglitz was not just a photographer, but a real organizer and a very important leader for the new (20th) century movement in the U.S., known later as Modern Art. And he had a very influential group of artists as friends and collaborators.
• stieglitz • photography • modern art • art photography • portraiture
War and Responsibilty: Ferguson's PITY OF WAR (book review)
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
• first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
• first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
World War One fighters
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
• wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
The evolution of fighting aircraft during World War One.
• wwi • world war one • aircraft • fighters • war
Photo Essay: Let Us Not Forget
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
• patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
• patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
20th Century Western Wars in Africa
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
• wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
• wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
2nd Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore)
Actions, information and links pertaining to the 2nd Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore. From it's inception in 1870, WWI, WWII, to today.
• europe • wwi • wwii • world war one • world war two
Actions, information and links pertaining to the 2nd Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment (North Shore. From it's inception in 1870, WWI, WWII, to today.
• europe • wwi • wwii • world war one • world war two
Canadian Military at War
A country roughly the size of the United States, but with only thirty million people. Canada has always been there with men and aid when the world community calls.
• canada • military • war • parliment • prime minister
A country roughly the size of the United States, but with only thirty million people. Canada has always been there with men and aid when the world community calls.
• canada • military • war • parliment • prime minister
Countries of the Former Yugoslavia
Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia are countries that once made up Yugoslavia.
• countries of the former yugoslavia • yugoslavia • bosnia herzegovina • montenetgro • croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia are countries that once made up Yugoslavia.
• countries of the former yugoslavia • yugoslavia • bosnia herzegovina • montenetgro • croatia
Great Cinema: The Grand Illusion
The Grand Illusion is something of a rarity these days- a war movie that isn't about decrying war. Rather, it's about aristocrats, commoners, and the death of nobility.
• the grand illusion • jean renoir • '30s french film • erich von stroheim • la grande illusion
The Grand Illusion is something of a rarity these days- a war movie that isn't about decrying war. Rather, it's about aristocrats, commoners, and the death of nobility.
• the grand illusion • jean renoir • '30s french film • erich von stroheim • la grande illusion
Historical Re-Enactment and the Internet
The Internet has caused historical re-enactment to take great strides in becoming a truly global hobby. It has it's bad points, but also has caused great increases in knowledge in the movement.
• historical re-enactment • living history • megan mcconnell • internet • re-enactment
The Internet has caused historical re-enactment to take great strides in becoming a truly global hobby. It has it's bad points, but also has caused great increases in knowledge in the movement.
• historical re-enactment • living history • megan mcconnell • internet • re-enactment
Hugo Junkers and the J 1
Hugo Junkers was something of an aviation visionary, anticipating future develpments in several areas in the early days of aviation, but he came into conflict with Hitler
• hugo junkers • junker • german • airplane • aircraft
Hugo Junkers was something of an aviation visionary, anticipating future develpments in several areas in the early days of aviation, but he came into conflict with Hitler
• hugo junkers • junker • german • airplane • aircraft
More VCASNY History
Part II of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • war of 1812 • militia.wwi.wwii • national guard
Part II of the history of the Veteran Corps of Artillery of the State of New York and the Military Society of the War of 1812.
• veteran corps of artillery • state of new york • war of 1812 • militia.wwi.wwii • national guard
Newcomers and Re-Enactment
Newcomers often feel left out when they first join a re-enactment group. There are things that both newcomers, and we oldtimers can do to help them to feel more a part of our community.
• megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • newcomers • history
Newcomers often feel left out when they first join a re-enactment group. There are things that both newcomers, and we oldtimers can do to help them to feel more a part of our community.
• megan mcconnell • historical re-enactment • living history • newcomers • history
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
• world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
• world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
Recruiting Newcomers
Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance.
• megan mcconnell • lochac • sca • historical re-enactment • living history
Newcomers are the lifeblood of all groups - how to recruit them is always of importance.
• megan mcconnell • lochac • sca • historical re-enactment • living history
Remembrance Day
The day we honor those that have fallen.
• remembrance day • veterans day • veterans • remembrance • day
The day we honor those that have fallen.
• remembrance day • veterans day • veterans • remembrance • day
The 1914 Army of Montenegro
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
• montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
• montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
The Black Watch
The Black Watch, Canada's oldest most respected regiment. From the Boer War to Korea, honour and distinction followed the Watch.
• the black watch • the • black • watch • canada
The Black Watch, Canada's oldest most respected regiment. From the Boer War to Korea, honour and distinction followed the Watch.
• the black watch • the • black • watch • canada
The Combat Soldier
What do they really feel when they go into combat?
• combat • afghanistan • america • canada • wwii
What do they really feel when they go into combat?
• combat • afghanistan • america • canada • wwii
The Fall of ANZAC Day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
• anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
• anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
The Old National Road And Quaker Settlements
Hoosier Hannah travels The Old National Road through Indiana and takes you to one of the earliest Quaker settlements of Richmond, Indiana and the first Quaker college of Earlham College. Join her on a tour of the early meeting houses in Wayne County, and look at accommodation and restaurants in Richmond.
• quakers • barns • meeting • plain • quilts
Hoosier Hannah travels The Old National Road through Indiana and takes you to one of the earliest Quaker settlements of Richmond, Indiana and the first Quaker college of Earlham College. Join her on a tour of the early meeting houses in Wayne County, and look at accommodation and restaurants in Richmond.
• quakers • barns • meeting • plain • quilts
The Parachute After Leonardo
After Leonardo's drawings of the parachute nothing was done in that field until about 100 years later, and after one jump the idea was left until the Montgolfier Brothers
• parachute • fauste • veranzio • jacques • ettienne
After Leonardo's drawings of the parachute nothing was done in that field until about 100 years later, and after one jump the idea was left until the Montgolfier Brothers
• parachute • fauste • veranzio • jacques • ettienne
The Real Bear Behind Winnie the Pooh
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
• canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
An article about the real-life inspiration for Winnie the Pooh, Winnipeg the black bear, and her special relationship with her human friend, the child Christopher Robin.
• canada • black bear • 2nd canadian infantry batallion • manitoba • winnipeg
The Resurgence of ANZAC Day
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
• anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
• anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
The Sopwith Camel
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
• sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.
• sopwith • camel • biplane • wwi • fighter
Transportation and Time
How we measure time became more and more important as transportation technology became faster and more sophisticated.
• time • transportation • history • chronometer • standard
How we measure time became more and more important as transportation technology became faster and more sophisticated.
• time • transportation • history • chronometer • standard
Vimy Ridge - World War One
Vimy Ridge was taken only after the attempts of some of the bravest soldiers of anytime and any war.
• vimy • ridge • vimy ridge • canada • canadian
Vimy Ridge was taken only after the attempts of some of the bravest soldiers of anytime and any war.
• vimy • ridge • vimy ridge • canada • canadian
Austin Powers 2| King of Masks | Limbo | The Winslow Boy
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
• austin powers • the spy who shagged me • dr. evil • heather graham • mike myers
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
• austin powers • the spy who shagged me • dr. evil • heather graham • mike myers
Baratov's Corps Combat Record
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
• cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
• cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
• biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
• biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
• canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
• canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes
Review of book Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes by author Peter Conrad, Folklore Publishing (2007) 246 pp.
• canadian wartime prison escapes • canadians behind enemy lines • author peter conrad • folklore publishing • canadian pows
Review of book Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes by author Peter Conrad, Folklore Publishing (2007) 246 pp.
• canadian wartime prison escapes • canadians behind enemy lines • author peter conrad • folklore publishing • canadian pows